Gaurav Gogoi and Himanta Biswa Sarma (file photo)

New Delhi: Exit polls released on Wednesday evening for the Assam battle have indicated a clear majority for the current Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government, with a majority of pollsters favoring the BJP securing a third consecutive term in the tea-producing state.The numbers left the Congress marginalised, further weakening the party and giving little advantage to the Gaurav Gogoi-led Congress campaign in Assam. Exit poll projections released by multiple agencies point to a comfortable majority for the BJP-led government in Assam, indicating a third consecutive term for the incumbent Himanta Biswa Sarma-led party.According to P-MARQ, BJP is expected to get 82-94 seats, while Congress may get 30-40 seats and others may get 1-5 seats.Matrice projections show the BJP leading with 85-95 seats, followed by the Congress with 25-32 seats, and others between 6-12 seats.Axis My India has also predicted a strong performance for BJP with 88-100 seats, while Congress is seen getting 24-36 seats.JVC’s exit poll has given 88-101 seats to BJP, 23-33 seats to Congress and 2-5 seats to others.Among all major pollsters, trends broadly suggest a clear advantage for the BJP, while the Congress-led opposition appears far behind in the race.The polls for Assam 2026 indicate a clear majority for the BJP with an average estimate of around 90 seats, while the Congress is expected to win around 30 seats and others around 4-5 seats, indicating a comfortable lead for the ruling party.In a high-stakes contest in Assam, the Bharatiya Janata Party, led by CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAiming for a third consecutive term. Meanwhile, the Congress made a strong effort to re-establish its foothold in the state under the leadership of Gaurav Gogoi, son of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi and deputy LOP in the Lok Sabha.The campaign has largely turned into a direct face-off between the two key leaders, Himanta versus Gaurav, marked by sharp exchanges.Voting took place on April 9 in all 126 seats in Assam, with over 85% turnout, one of the highest in recent years.Notably, an increase in voting was seen not only in rural areas but also in urban centres, pointing to widespread and enthusiastic voter participation across the state.